Life Science
Physical Science
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100
What’s the powerhouse of the cell?
The Mitochondria
100
Substance made of two or more different elements
compound
100
Give 4 examples of transportation.
Cars, boats, planes, trains
100
Fill in the blanks: Convection currents in the mantle is the movement of thermal energy. The magma near the core is ___________ and _________, when it gets near the crust the magma _____________ and _________
heated/warm
rises
Cools down
sinks
100
What causes the uneven heating of the Earth and seasons?
Earth’s tilt
200
Diagram used to predict breeding
Punnett Square
200
Substance made from either a single element or a single compound that has its own physical and chemical properties.
What is pure substance
200
What is Orthographic Representation?
A 2D representation of a 3D object
200
What are the geological events when two plates converge?
Creates mountains volcanoes and trenches
200
What angle do the sun, earth, and moon have to be in for a neap tide to occur?
A right angle
300
What organ system is responsible for eliminating waste from the body?
The Excretory System
300
The table below shows the masses and volumes of four cubes made of different materials.
Which cube has the greatest density? and why?
A.cube 1
B.cube 2
C.cube 3
D.cube 4
A. cube 1. Because its density is 8g/cm3
300
Provides structure and support like a skeleton. What is it called?
A. Insulation
B. Siding
C. Framing
D. Foundation
C. Framing
300
Explain the Continental Drift Theory.
The continents were once joined together as a supercontinent called Pangea, but drifted over time
300
What are local winds caused by?
They are caused by unequal heating of the earth’s surface in a SMALL AREA
400
What’s the function of a vacuole?
It stores water for the cell.
400
What is the difference between Endothermic and Exothermic chemical reactions?
Endothermic is thermal energy absorbed from the environment, Exothermic is thermal energy released to the environment
400
Give one example of Audio, Visual, Printed, and Mass communication
*Audio: Sound \
*Visual: TV, computer monitors, tablets, smartphones *Printed: magazines, newspapers, books
*Mass: TV, radio, internet
400
The water cycle is driven by the sun's energy and gravity. Mention 2 steps of the water cycle driven by the sun's energy and2 steps driven by gravity
The sun’s energy: Evaporation, condensation
The gravity: runoff, precipitation
400
What is the difference between speed vs. Velocity?
Velocity takes the direction into account while speed does not
500
What are the names of all six major organ systems? Explain 2
Digestive system, respiratory system, circulatory system, excretory system, nervous system, and musculoskeletal system
500
You put a pencil behind a water bottle and the pencil looks larger. Explain what happened to the light to have this effect.
the light is refracted.
500
How many steps are in the engineering design process and list them
Identify the need or problem, research the need or problem, develop possible solution, select the best possible solutions, construct a prototype, test and evaluate the solution, communicate the solution, redesign
500
What is the difference between Stationary Front and Warm Front
Stationary Front: When a warm air mass collides with a cold air mass and neither masses have the force to move each other, brings clouds, fog, light rain, or snow
Warm Fronts: When a warm air mass replaces a cold air mass, brings light rain and warmer weather
500
Name three ways to transfer thermal energy and explain each
*Convection: Through direct contact (touch)
*Conduction: Through matter that can flow (move)
*Radiation: Through waves (No direct contact)